Food manufacturing company to close local facility next year

A food manufacturing company will close its Miami Valley facility next year.

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Cargill confirmed plans to close its Dayton facility, but will “remain operational” for the next 20 months, according to a spokesperson.

The Dayton facility is located in the 3200 block of Needmore Road.

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This will allow time to reduce production and allow for supply chain adjustments, the spokesperson told News Center 7.

“We remain fully committed to continuing to serve our customers in this market and supporting our employees through the transition,” the spokesperson said. “Cargill also remains committed to Ohio and continues to operate 15 facilities across the state, employing nearly 1,000 people.

Cargill has a shipping and receiving dock located in Sidney.

Its headquarters is in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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